I-Mobile is the perfect blend of advertising agency and wireless technology company. We have years of experience in advertising, direct marketing, wireless network infrastructure, and wireless delivery. We've blended our strengths to do one thing -- mobile marketing -- and do it incredibly well. Our creative people embrace technology for the new opportunities it affords. Our techs don't mind being creative to make things work the way we envision them, even when it's contrary to the norm.
Drawing on this wealth of experience in all disciplines, IMM is able to provide the best in "creativity" and "connectivity" to make one-to-one marketing in the mobile channel a business-building, revenue-generating opportunity for companies large and small. Our mission is to create mobile campaigns and programs that are intriguing, relevant and valuable to the consumer. Intriguing initiates customer action. Relevance and value build a long-lasting relationship that results in transaction without defection.
Ronald Maness - CEO
Ron is a telecomm veteran, having worked alongside Alexander Graham Bell way back when. Ron knows how everything works.
His experience in the industry is unmatched. He served as CEO of two very successful wireless businesses.
Jim Ingolia – President
Jim began his 30 years of advertising experience at Leo Burnett in Chicago, then worked in a communications agency in Denver before
moving into mobile and wireless. He won numerous awards for his advertising and marketing campaigns. Jim is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Jimmy Story - Director of Technology Services
Yes, we're a technology driven company, so we needed a technical guy. But with Jimmy, we got a whole lot more.
Having spent the last 10+ years in the wireless industry building solutions from the ground up, he's more than ready to make delivery of SMS and MMS work for our clients.
He is an avid Texas Rangers fan, but his heart belongs to the Denver Broncos.
Bob Bellion – Director of Carrier Relations
Bob has spent more time working with and selling to carriers than most of the wireless handset manufacturers combined!
He claims it's only because things move so slowly, but we really know he loves punishment. Bob is our military guy, and
he especially loves 6am meetings right after "Reveille."
Ronald Maness - Chairman
Mr. Maness has roots in the Telecommunications Industry, with over 30 years in various positions from sales and training to CEO. A former executive with Bell System, AT&T and Lucent Technologies, Ron has led the establishment of two successful telecomm startups in Asia as CEO, as well as building and leading teams on the cutting edge of new marketing and business ideas, including AeroFon, NMS, SKTelecom and Preferred Voice.
Jim Ingolia – Secretary
Mr. Ingolia has 28 years of experience in marketing and advertising and 12 years in mobile content and applications. Mr. Ingolia's tenure includes 13 years at Leo Burnett in Chicago, 7 years as Creative Director in Denver and was VP of Marketing at Cellus USA, a leading U.S. mobile content provider.
Robert Bellion – Board Member
Mr. Bellion spent 32 years in the Telecommunications Industry. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Bellion worked at AT&T and retired as Vice President of Sales for Lucent Technologies.
Jerry Durbin Sr. – Board Member
Mr. Durbin comes from the oil industry. He spent 37 years in various assignments primarily in the Pipeline Transportation function of Exxon Mobil and retired as President of Mobile Pipeline Company. Mr. Durbin served in the U.S. Armed forces and received his education from Texas A&M University.
Richard Robbins – Board Member
Mr. Robbins has his roots in the oil industry, with twenty-six years in various assignments including operations, engineering and project management with Mobile Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobile. Mr. Robbins retired in 2002 with more than 36 years at Mobil and Exxon Mobil.
George Tenney – Board Member
Mr. Tenney has over 25 years of experience in the Telecommunications Industry, recently retiring from his duties as Chief Attorney for Nextel. Mr. Tenney received his law degree from Southern Methodist University, and is active in many community service initiatives.